ICC Champions Trophy 2025 India Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: BCCI enforces strict measures ahead of squad reveal
Why is there a delay in India's squad announcement?According to a report in Dainik Jagran, uncertainty over the fitness of India star pacer Jasprit Bumrah and spinner Kuldeep Yadav are the prime reasons for the delay in naming the 15-man squad.Bumrah had picked up an injury during the recently concluded Border Gavaskar Trophy while Kuldeep has been out of action since the 1st home Test against New Zealand and is currently recovering at NCA, Bengaluru. The wrist spinner is likely to be fit by the end of this month.Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI has appointed Sitanshu Kotak as the new India batting coach ahead of the Champions Trophy.
The new coach is set to take charge from the England limited over series this month.Champions Trophy News LIVE: Speaking to the press at an event, Yuvraj said, "I always look at the team graph over a five-year period or three years. Gautam has just come into the system, he needs more time.
Rohit Sharma has won the T20 World Cup as captain, he was captain when India played the ODI World Cup final. He led MI (Mumbai Indians) to five IPL titles,"Champions Trophy News LIVE: BCCI is likely to announce the squad for upcoming Champions Trophy on January 18 or 19.
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